United States CTC, Celebrating the Century, 1900s,
"Teddy" Bear Created:
America's "teddy" bear was created in 1902. A cartoon depicting President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt's refusal to shoot a captured bear while hunting in Mississippi is said to have inspired its creation. USPS
Celebrate the Century is a United States Postal Service limited commemorative postage stamp program that honors the most significant people, places, events and trends for each decade of the 20th century.
Issued February 3, 1998, Washington, DC,
First Day of Issue Cover, FDC,
Fleetwood Cachet, Ideal for Framing, Unaddressed,
Cover in Removable Transparent Poly Sleeve and Mailed With Protection,
Made in the USA
Genuine First Day of Stamp Issued Cover Cancelled on the First Day of Issue Date by the U.S. Postal Service,
